From Ean Williams: Washington, DC, played host to a celebration of high style, glamour for the Spring 2012 DC Fashion Week, which ended Sunday. In its 16th season of showcasing local and international style, DC Fashion Week 2012 is being heralded as multi-talented and multi-faceted.

With its unique position in Washington, home to the world’s political, business, and diplomatic elite, DC Fashion Week has earned a reputation of being the “united nations” of the fashion world says DC Fashion Week Executive Producer, Ean Williams. The week-long showcase was also well-timed, commencing right after a similar series in New York. While final figures from the fashion week are still being tabulated, it’s estimated that past week of events drew crowds of more than 5000.

On Black Friday, millions of shoppers will visit jcpenney stores across the country as they kick-off their holiday shopping. Over 500 deals will be offered including over 150 styles of women’s boots at $19.99 or $29.99 each, an Xersion premium down coat for $39.88 and Nerf, Barbie and Fisher Price toys only $3.99 each.